Earlier this year the new Franciscan Health Olympia Fields Emergency Department opened with increased space for patients in anticipation of the closure of the emergency room at Franciscan Health Chicago Heights. The new emergency department includes 32 treatment rooms with six being minor care beds for treating those with illness[Read More…]
Author: Carrie Steinweg
New vegetarian/vegan booth at Homewood’s Wednesday farmers market proves popular
Like many things in this world, The Sunshine Kitchen was born out of necessity. The healthy food booth was created by two patrons of Homewood’s farmers market who saw a need for more healthy food options.
Cooking for a crew: Making meals at the firehouse comes with challenges
If you think getting food on the table for a couple of hungry, picky kids on a hectic evening is a hard job, the firefighters of Homewood and Flossmoor can definitely relate to your concerns, and sympathize too. Cooking for a large crew and doing it between emergency calls definitely[Read More…]
Children’s author offers Churchill students a storyteller’s magic words
Churchill students get lessons in writing and storytelling from the author of the Mr. Lemonchello book series.
Local women get introduction to brewing
The world of craft brewing is largely a male-dominated industry. Female brewers are few and far between. So during Women’s History Month some local women got together to learn the tricks of the trade at Homewood’s Rabid Brewing, led by a woman, Raiye Rosado, who is co-owner of the brewery[Read More…]
Homewood man to have kidney transplant thanks to running buddy
On Jan. 9, 2017, Mike Blake of New Lenox was being tested to see if he might be a candidate for donating one of his kidneys to his running buddy, Richard Matula of Homewood. On Jan. 9, 2018, Blake and Matula will enter the hospital and by the end of the day,[Read More…]
Generations sharing expertise with Van Sipma’s customers
Ashley Van Sipma represents the fifth generation of her family to help run the jewelry business. (Photos by Marilyn Thomas/H-F Chronicle) It’s not too unusual to find a second generation involved in a family business. However, when it comes to a third-generation, there aren’t a lot of those around.[Read More…]
Amazing gingerbread houses bring joy to holiday visitors
For Kids: Learning the concept of ‘thank you’
The benefits and blessings of giving thanks We’re heading into a season with some definite themes of goodness, giving to others is highlighted. For children, witnessing those characteristics in others and having adults in their life that emphasize and reinforce those values goes a long way toward raising thoughtful, thankful citizens.
Hearing center’s traditions blending with technology
Homewood Hearing Center has been a fixture in Homewood for more than 50 years and continues to treat patients with an experienced staff and modern techniques and tools. This fall Dr. Charles Amenta, an otolaryngologist (ENT) and Sheri Larks, a board certified audiologist, celebrate 20 years of working together in the[Read More…]
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